Historic houses · Scottish Lowlands
Turret House, 8 Abbey Court, Kelso
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Turret House, 8 Abbey Court, Kelso — house in Kelso, Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Turret House, 8 Abbey Court, Kelso is a historic house in the United Kingdom — typically a country seat, manor, or town house with notable architecture or history. Heritage designation: category B listed building. Wikidata describes it as: "house in Kelso, Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 55.5967°, -2.4332°.
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Official information
Kelso Abbey is a historic site showcasing the remains of a significant example of Scottish monastic architecture, founded in the 1100s. Although much of the original structure has been lost, the surviving elements reflect its historical importance and architectural grandeur. The site is located near the picturesque town of Kelso, which has inspired many artists over the centuries.
Place summary
Turret House is a historic house located at 8 Abbey Court in Kelso, central Scotland. It is designated as a category B listed building, recognising its architectural and historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 55.5967, -2.4332
- District
- Scottish Borders
- Postcode
- TD5 7JA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk
- Opening
- 24/7
- Official site
- www.historicenvironment.scot
Sources
- wikidata: Q17838184 (CC0)
- commons: Kelso, 8 Abbey Court, Turret House.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Turret House, 8 Abbey Court, Kelso?
- Turret House, 8 Abbey Court, Kelso is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode TD5 7JA).
- What is Turret House, 8 Abbey Court, Kelso?
- Turret House, 8 Abbey Court, Kelso — house in Kelso, Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Turret House, 8 Abbey Court, Kelso?
- Drivers can use postcode TD5 7JA.
- Is Turret House, 8 Abbey Court, Kelso a listed building?
- Turret House, 8 Abbey Court, Kelso is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- How do I get to Turret House, 8 Abbey Court, Kelso?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode TD5 7JA. It sits within the Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk parliamentary constituency.